To Be With You Again

Level 42

About To Be With You Again

"To Be With You Again" is a 1987 single by British band Level 42, from their album Running in the Family. The song was written by Mark King and Boon Gould, and was released as a single in other countries such as Australia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and others by the record label Polydor. "To Be With You Again" is the third Running in the Family single, released at the peak of their career. The single was preceded by two other UK Top 10 singles for the band: "Lessons In Love" (#3) and "Running in the Family" (#6). The song also gained popularity in the Netherlands, peaking at #6 in the Dutch Top 40. This song has one music video, directed by Peter Christopherson, released in the same year of 1987. Also, before its final draft, the rough draft of the song was first titled Mother Nature Says and has different lyrics which can be found on YouTube [1]. 


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I've been making moves in chains
Wrapped around my hollow heart the thought of you remains
I can't replace your face no matter how I try
And in the night I cry from wanting you

You know I thought I could not lose
America was calling me you said I must choose
Between a life of love or visions that will fade
And now the choice is made I'm so lonely

Can you feel me reaching out to you?
I'm so lonely, are you lonely too?
I would give anything to make you understand
That I would go anywhere to be with you again

Heaven help me if you can
I remember better days, now I understand
You can't buy happiness, love is not for sale
And here inside my soul, I'm so lonely

Where are you now when I need you so?
I'm so lonely, I need you to know
I would give anything to make you understand
And I would go anywhere to be with you again

I was standing in the rain
I need to be with you again, yeah, baby

Can you feel me reaching out to you?
I'm so lonely, are you lonely too?
Where are you now, now I need you so?
I'm so lonely, I need you to know
I would give anything to make you understand
And I would go anywhere to be with you again, be with you again

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Level 42

Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s. more »

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Written by: MARK KING, ROWLAND CHARLES GOULD

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"To Be With You Again" is a single by the renowned British band Level 42, a group noted for their blend of jazz-funk, pop, and rock elements.
Release Date
The song was released in 1987, during a peak period of the band's commercial success.
Album Inclusion
"To Be With You Again" is a track on Level 42's studio album, Running in the Family, their seventh album.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song reached a respectable #10 on the UK Singles Chart. It performed significantly well on international charts too, especially in Europe.
Genre
This track fits comfortably into the band's signature pop and funk-infused sound, demonstrating their unique blend of bass-driven funk, sophisticated pop melodies, and jazzy chord progressions.
Song Credits
"To Be With You Again" is written by band members Mark King and Boon Gould.
Lyrical Theme
Mark King, in writing the song, drew heavily from themes of longing and heartbreak, resulting in emotional and expressive lyrics that resonate with listeners who had been in love and lost.
Vocal Performance
Mark King, the band's frontman and bass player, also lent his distinctive vocals to the track, with his soulful delivery enhancing the emotional impact of the song's lyrics.
Band's Popularity
It reflected the era when Level 42 was at the height of its popularity, along with their other hits such as "Lessons in Love" and "Running in the Family."
Critical Reception
Just like other Level 42 tracks, "To Be With You Again" received positive reviews from music critics, praising it for its catchy melody, solid instrumentation, and compelling lyrical content.
Identification Mark
Heavy synthesized bass-lines and punchy percussions, typical characteristics of Level 42's music, are distinctively present in "To Be With You Again," making it a classic tune representative of the band's music in the 80s.
Music Video
The official music video for "To Be With You Again" was shot in stark black and white, which heightened the dramatic effect and emotional resonance of the song.

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